Guidebook for Rome
Food Scene
Everyone can find something they like at Harvest Moon. Including a large craft beer selection and locally-sourced vegetables.
24 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Cafe
234 Broad StEveryone can find something they like at Harvest Moon. Including a large craft beer selection and locally-sourced vegetables.
This is the local coffee shop, run by some wonderful folks and providers of some fantastic coffee... Roasted in-house.
Don't forget to get there early and try the quiche!
14 locals recommend
Swift & Finch Coffee
600 Broad StThis is the local coffee shop, run by some wonderful folks and providers of some fantastic coffee... Roasted in-house.
Don't forget to get there early and try the quiche!
Doug's is the spot for lunch. You'll notice by the crowds if you attempt to dine around 12:30pm. Get there a little earlier and you won't be disappointed! The sandwiches and salads are great.
11 locals recommend
Doug's Deli Downtown
606 Broad StDoug's is the spot for lunch. You'll notice by the crowds if you attempt to dine around 12:30pm. Get there a little earlier and you won't be disappointed! The sandwiches and salads are great.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like craft beer, a laid-back scene, enjoyable bartenders, and good eats - go here! You might run into me there if I'm in town. Monday nights - $1 tacos!
7 locals recommend
Dark Side of the Moon
236 Broad StIf you like craft beer, a laid-back scene, enjoyable bartenders, and good eats - go here! You might run into me there if I'm in town. Monday nights - $1 tacos!
On a cool evening you'll want to be outside, at the Outpost, enjoying a Sweetwater brew on tap. Usually accompanied by a local food truck and plenty of corn hole boards.
13 locals recommend
River Dog Outpost
1 Broad StOn a cool evening you'll want to be outside, at the Outpost, enjoying a Sweetwater brew on tap. Usually accompanied by a local food truck and plenty of corn hole boards.
Ok, they're not quite a brewery, but it's close! The Foundry is a new local spot with plenty of craft beer options on tap, in the cooler and on the shelf. Bring or buy a growler there!
12 locals recommend
The Foundry Growler Bar
255 N 5th AveOk, they're not quite a brewery, but it's close! The Foundry is a new local spot with plenty of craft beer options on tap, in the cooler and on the shelf. Bring or buy a growler there!
Essentials
Kroger
1476 Turner McCall Blvd SWThey'll have most everything you need and are open late!
CVS
3357 Martha Berry HwyThis is the closest pharmacy / convenience store to the house.
Publix usually has the freshest fruits & veggies in town, as well as all of the usual grocery store offerings.
8 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Charles Hight Square
435 Turner McCall Blvd NEPublix usually has the freshest fruits & veggies in town, as well as all of the usual grocery store offerings.
Sightseeing
The Clock Tower has a great view of downtown Rome, and sits among the historic homes. It's a great spot for a walk.
10 locals recommend
Clock Tower
410 E 2nd StThe Clock Tower has a great view of downtown Rome, and sits among the historic homes. It's a great spot for a walk.
It's highly likely you have a connection with Berry College if you're staying at my house. It's my alma mater and one of the most beautiful campuses in the world (really, though). There are hiking trails and deer galore!
34 locals recommend
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry HighwayIt's highly likely you have a connection with Berry College if you're staying at my house. It's my alma mater and one of the most beautiful campuses in the world (really, though). There are hiking trails and deer galore!
Parks & Nature
This is a small, yet enjoyable, State Park. There's a lake, hiking trails, cabins, picnic tables, etc.
16 locals recommend
James H. Floyd State Park
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake RdThis is a small, yet enjoyable, State Park. There's a lake, hiking trails, cabins, picnic tables, etc.
Arts & Culture
This is a free museum that is re-opening October 2016 after some construction and remodel.
Rome Area History Museum
305 Broad StThis is a free museum that is re-opening October 2016 after some construction and remodel.
Shopping
The tagline is "Unique Garden and Gifts." They have a wide assortment of things including in home/outside plants and great housewarming gifts.
Living and Giving
401 Broad StThe tagline is "Unique Garden and Gifts." They have a wide assortment of things including in home/outside plants and great housewarming gifts.
Dogwood is Northwest Georgia's largest used and rare bookstore! The owner knows a thing or two about books, specifically what he has on the shelves, and will take the time to tour you around the shop if you'd like.
Dogwood Books
231-A Broad StDogwood is Northwest Georgia's largest used and rare bookstore! The owner knows a thing or two about books, specifically what he has on the shelves, and will take the time to tour you around the shop if you'd like.